Justine Malick is a certified Pilates instructor, trainer, and owner of Sapphire Pilates. She works with clients from all walks of life to facilitate a sense of ease within the body. Justine specializes in Somatics, Body Mind Centering (BMC), Deep Bodywork Massage, Resistance Flexibility Strength Training (RFST), Chinese Medicine, and Prenatal/Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PPCES).
To visit her studio, book a private session, or find out more about her services and offerings, please visit https://www.sapphirepilates.com
*This episode is not medical advice.

3:58 Movement and breath in pregnancy and postpartum 
8:45 The impact of relaxin; strength versus flexibility
10:34 Engaging the pelvic floor
13:22 Combatting historic tendencies to maintain tightness in the body
17:03 Addressing sciatic pain in pregnancy
23:01 Agency of movement & breath during pregnancy
26:14 Honoring asymmetry and internal architecture within the body
27:32 Supporting the postpartum body & beginning movement after birth
31:36 Prioritizing integrity of movement
33:50 Ayurvedic offerings
36:03 Justine’s philosophy of movement

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